Holly Getty

Experience

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  Calvin Klein

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2019

  // PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES //• Defined requirements and sourced men and women’s CK product from division inception, CK sourcing department and structure from the ground up.• Hired, trained and managed creative team, resulting in an industry-leading department.• Seamlessly guided creative team through five distinct design-direction changes within company under multiple Design Directors, including Francisco Costa, Kevin Carrigan and Raf Simons, translating each vision into viable product options.• Re-directed and re-strategized product sourcing plans to manage fluctuating price changes each season.• Built CK’s overall sourcing strategy and adjusted each season to meet deadlines and assure fresh product throughout the retail calendar.• Mediated relationships between licensee and mills globally.• Principal responsibility for building and maintaining strong relationships with 180+ mills resulting in a robust and reliable global supply chain.• Principal company negotiator to resolve all disputes with mills.• Maintain personal relationships with mill management through regular international travel to Japan, HK, Shanghai, Korea, France, Portugal, Amsterdam and Turkey-100+ trips.• Principal presenter at seasonal corporate-wide Design Vision trend presentation involving global licensees, overseas offices, and all components of Calvin Klein.// KEY ACHIEVEMENTS //• Built CK sourcing department and structure from the ground up.• Defined style and point of view of CK in a multitude of price points, building an international Global Brand while maintaining local relevance.• Spearheaded research in Japan, defining the look and signature of CK. Forecasted trends accurately fourteen months prior to market.• Built network within PVH/Calvin Klein resulting in strong internal alliances and effective collaboration across brands. Show less

  • Vice President of Research & Development (Platinum Label)

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  • Sr. Director CK, Level 1+2

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

  • Director CK

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2008